SOLUTION: i actually have a word problem about ratios. The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5 : 12 : 13. What is the length of each side of the triangle if the perimeter of the tria

Question 51661: i actually have a word problem about ratios.
The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5 : 12 : 13. What is the length of each side of the triangle if the perimeter of the triangle is 15 in.?
i was given this question off a pratice worksheet. Lesson 1-3 Practice Algebra 2 Chapter 1 Solving Equations
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5+12+13=30 FOR THE PERIMETER OF THE TRIANGLE. THE NEW TRIANGLE IS ONLY 15 OR 50% OF THE ORIGINAL TRIANGLE THUS EVERY SIDE OF THE NEW TRIANGLE IS 50% OF THE ORIGINAL TRIANGLE. OR 2.5, 6 & 6.5
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